Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Technical Operations, Aviation and Airspace Security Division will allow you to develop, coordinate, and implement airspace security plans for sites visited by the President and Vice President of the United States or other designated USSS protectees. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

The selectee will serve as a(n) Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator in the Office of Technical Operations, Aviation and Airspace Security Division. Typical work assignments include: Operating small, unmanned aircraft to conduct aerial surveillance, reconnaissance, site assessments, and related protective activities in support of mission-critical operations. Developing and reviewing flight operations plans, ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, agency policies, and operational constraints; leading real-time aerial surveillance during events, identifying potential threats or vulnerabilities and relaying critical imagery and data to protective teams. Testing, troubleshooting and evaluating Unmanned Aircraft Systems technologies and countermeasures, contributing to strategic Unmanned Aircraft Systems program development. Apply for this exciting opportunity to support the Secret Service's mission by providing a technically secure environment for the President of the United States, Vice-President of the United States, and other protectees, and to provide leading edge technical support to criminal investigations conducted by the agency. This Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator position starts at a salary of $85,447.00, GS -11 step 1, with promotion potential to $158,322.00, GS-13 step 10.

U.S. Citizenship is required. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service If selected for this position, you will be required to: Obtain and maintain a Top Secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page. Submit to a Full-Scope polygraph examination prior to your appointment. Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. This position requires the incumbent to undergo and pass a physical fitness assessment as required by Secret Service policy. Applicants must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment, must maintain license while employed in the position and will be required to operate motor vehicles in accordance with applicable OPM regulations and related USSS requirements. This position requires the incumbent perform irregular shift work with adjustment in shift with little to no advance notification. Hours of work encompass fluctuating tours of duty to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime may be required as directed and the incumbent is subject to recall for extended periods. This position requires an active FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or Department of Defense equivalent with UAS flight experience, including both Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) and fixed-wing platforms. Individual must sucessfully recertify every two years. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

if you are qualifying for a position by substituting education or training for experience, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.